Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,433.92, 98,098.88 and 28,472
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,433.92, 98,098.88 and 28,472 is: 42,685.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,433.92 : 98,098.88 = 28,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,433.92/98,098.88 = 28,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,433.92x = 98,098.88 × 28,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,433.92x = 2,793,071,311.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,793,071,311.36/65,433.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,685.37
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